227 - Seeing the Thread of Justice with Author and NFL Veteran Sam Acho
Be the Bridge Podcast
Be the Bridge
4.8 • 779 Ratings
🗓️ 29 June 2021
⏱️ 74 minutes
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Summary
After playing nine years in the NFL, Sam Acho is a writer, motivational speaker, and humanitarian. He joins Be the Bridge founder Latasha Morrison on the podcast to share his story. They discuss his Nigerian roots, his passion for justice work, his journey with counseling, and more. Sam offers encouragement and hope with his authenticity and vulnerability. And he dives into the heart behind his must-read book, Let the World See You.
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor & Music By - Travon Potts
Transcriber - Sarah Connatser
Quotes:
“This thread of justice began in the womb, but then it's going to follow me to the tomb.” - Sam Acho
“When communities have hope, that fuels change and transformation.” -Tasha
“Micah 6:8 says that we should seek justice, that we should love mercy, that we should walk humbly with God. And so it's also our job to seek justice, in unison with others and in unison with God.” -Sam Acho
“Seeking justice isn't something that you do in a vacuum. It's not something that you do alone.” -Sam Acho
“Prayer is the key.” -Sam Acho
“You don't have to be a doctor or a nurse. You don't have to have a book. You don't have to have a podcast. You don't have to have a follower. You have to have a heart. You have to bring what you have.” -Sam Acho
“Change starts with you. And it starts with those things that break your heart, those things that just don't feel right and then doing something about it.“If you're breathing, you can do something.” -Tasha
“I found myself trying to carry all this weight of being who everyone else wanted me to be. And that weight was heavy. It was a lot to carry. And I did not even realize that I was carrying it.” -Sam Acho
“When you're you, God gets the glory, the people around you benefit, and the world around you thrives. When you pretend, none of that happens.” -Sam Acho“I think the main question that needs to be asked is: What can I do? Period.” -Sam Acho
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| 2:02.1 | NFLPA executive committee member sam acho join us on the show he is the author of let the |
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